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Menindee residents still cleaning up a year after NSW floodwaters took them by surprise
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Menindee residents still cleaning up a year after NSW floodwaters took them by surprise

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When 76-year-old Paul Grose walks out his front door, the first thing he sees is a hollowed-out building with stained brown walls. The Darling River's rapid rise came as a surprise to many, including Mr Grose, who said he was never told water releases from the upstream Menindee Lakes were being increased suddenly. "The review showed that WaterNSW has appropriate …

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Warragamba Dam overflows for first time in years amid NSW 'extreme weather event'
3 years, 9 months ago

Warragamba Dam overflows for first time in years amid NSW 'extreme weather event'

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Sydney's main water source, Warragamba Dam, has spilled over for the first time since 2016, as rivers in Australia's largest city swell amid a downpour. Authorities are particularly worried about the situation in the nearby Hawkesbury-Nepean valley, which the NSW State Emergency Service says has one of Australia's highest flood-danger levels. "WaterNSW has established a dedicated 24-hour incident management team …

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Rain welcome but dams too low for water allocation
4 years, 8 months ago

Rain welcome but dams too low for water allocation

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The recent rains, drought-busting for some, have not led to a massive increase in water in big dams in New South Wales. Key points: NSW Water has announced the general security water allocation for Murray River irrigators will remain at 0 per cent That's despite soaking, widespread rain, which has been drought-busting for some farmers Big dams in NSW, such …

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Sydney dam overflows as levels surge after days of torrential rain in water catchments
4 years, 10 months ago

Sydney dam overflows as levels surge after days of torrential rain in water catchments

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After months of drought, the Nepean Dam has spilled over after more than 700mm of rain drenched parts of the region across the past week. Last week Sydney's metropolitan dam systems were at 43 per cent capacity, but after 244mm of rain fell into the Warragamba catchment, the system is now at 75 per cent capacity. Despite the heavy rainfall …

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Sydney wet weather means Warragamba Dam levels to surge past 63 per cent
4 years, 11 months ago

Sydney wet weather means Warragamba Dam levels to surge past 63 per cent

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WaterNSW says storage levels at Warragamba Dam — the city's main water supply — have soared from 42 to 63 per cent after a wet and wild weekend. Key points: The past four days was the wettest period recorded in Sydney since 1990 Over 8,200 megalitres was added to Warragamba Dam in the past week A record 698mm of rain …

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Sydney, Illawarra drinking water catchment under threat as mining takes toll on key wetlands
5 years, 3 months ago

Sydney, Illawarra drinking water catchment under threat as mining takes toll on key wetlands

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Sydney's drinking water catchment is under threat from longwall mining operations, with research confirming upland swamps and streams are drying out. Key points: Research indicates longwall mining has been drying up NSW swamps that provide drinking water Mining company South32 plans to expand its operations in the Cordeaux Dam area Environmental groups are calling for mining expansion in the area …

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South32 warns Port Kembla steelworks at risk without coal mine expansion under Sydney catchment
5 years, 5 months ago

South32 warns Port Kembla steelworks at risk without coal mine expansion under Sydney catchment

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Jobs growth versus environmental concerns have been reignited with a coal company's proposed expansion under Sydney's water supply. Key points: South32 wants to extend the life of a coal mine near Wollongong The company says if approval isn't granted, the effects on the local steel industry will be severe The bid has raised concerns about the possible impact on the …

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